Justine Henin
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Summary
Justine Henin was born on June 1, 1982[1], in Liège[2]. She has worked as a sports commentator[3]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,045 views/month, #6,583 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[5]
- Native language: French[6]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[7], Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year[8], International Tennis Hall of Fame[9], Philippe Chatrier Award[10], Commander of the Walloon Merit[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Commons category: Justine Henin[13]
- Residence: Monte Carlo[14], Brussels-Capital Region[15], Rochefort[16]
- Handedness: right-handedness[17]
- Doubles record: 47–35[18]
- Singles record: 525–115[19]
- Sport: tennis[20]
- Family name: Henin[21]
- Given name: Justine[22]
- Playing hand: right-handedness[23], one-handed backhand[24]
- Official website: http://www.justine-henin.be/[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Justine Henin[26]
- Commons gallery: Justine Henin[27]
- Participant in: tennis at the 2004 Summer Olympics[28]
- Ranking: 1[29], 23[30]
- Nominated for: Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year[31], Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award[32], Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year[33], Best Female Athlete ESPY Award[34], Best International Athlete ESPY Award[35], Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
- Country for sport: Belgium[38]
- Name in native language: Justine Henin[39]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1999[40]
- End of work period: January 26, 2011[41]
- Height: 167 cm[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Justine Henin include 11948 Justinehénin[43].
Why It Matters
Justine Henin has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
She has been cited as an influence by Irina Khromacheva[46], a tennis player[47], b. 1995[48], of Russia[49]; Rebecca Peterson[50], a tennis player[51], b. 1995[52], of Sweden[53]; and Martina Di Giuseppe[54], a tennis player[55], b. 1991[56], of Italy[57].
Entities named for her include 11948 Justinehénin[43].
FAQs
Where was Justine Henin born?
Justine Henin was born in Liège[2].
What did Justine Henin do for work?
Justine Henin worked as a sports commentator[3].
What awards did Justine Henin receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[7], Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year[8], International Tennis Hall of Fame[9], and Philippe Chatrier Award[10].
Who did Justine Henin influence?
Justine Henin has been cited as an influence by Irina Khromacheva[46], Rebecca Peterson[50], and Martina Di Giuseppe[54].